Comparison

SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Number Line Math K2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SPELLING MAGIC 3

This app helps children develop reading skills by focusing on multi-syllable words. It teaches letter sounds and word building through engaging activities and themed categories. Offers two challenge levels and a DELUXE version with expanded vocabulary and customization.

Highlights
  • Multi-syllable word focus
  • Science of Reading principles
  • Word building activities
  • Themed vocabulary categories
  • Two challenge levels
  • Pronunciation aid via pictures
  • Progress tracker (DELUXE)
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 3 – the key to unlocking your child's future reading success! SPELLING MAGIC 3 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 3 is designed to focus on words with multiple syllables, providing an engaging platform for learning. From everyday words like "pretzel" and "button" to compound words such as "bobcat" and "hotdog," this app covers a wide range of vocabulary, all grouped into themed categories for easy organization and enhanced interest. With a strong emphasis on teaching letter sounds and word building, SPELLING MAGIC 3 not only helps children learn the sounds of the alphabet but also indirectly teaches essential reading skills like segmenting. The app offers two levels of challenge to cater to different learning abilities. In the "Word Building" section, children use the components (letters) of the word to build it, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section allows them to use the entire alphabet for word construction. It's important to note that SPELLING MAGIC 3 aims to provide ample opportunities for practicing building multiple-syllable words, even including words that may not be part of a young learner's everyday vocabulary. This presents a unique chance to expand their word bank and vocabulary. Additionally, tapping on pictures will prompt the app to pronounce the word, aiding in pronunciation and comprehension. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 3 offers 72 words, while the DELUXE version boasts an impressive 335 words, along with a range of customizable options such as two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters, and a lesson progress tracker. This version includes over 260 additional words compared to the free version, providing an even more comprehensive learning experience. This app was developed by a team of educators using the Science of Reading Principles, accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles. SPELLING MAGIC 3 has been thoroughly tested and approved by preschool children and their teachers in various settings. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued as we continue to refine and enhance the app for an optimal learning experience.

About

Number Line Math K2

This app helps young learners practice addition, subtraction, and comparison skills up to 20 using an interactive number line. Users can customize problems to focus on different unknown quantities and specific math facts.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction up to 20
  • More Than/Less Than comparisons
  • Interactive number line tool
  • Customizable unknown quantities
  • Selectable math facts to practice
Features
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Practice addition and subtraction facts with sums and minuends to 20. Or work with "More Than" and "Less Than" sentences. For example: What number is 5 more than 6? What number is 3 less than 7? Use a number line as a tool for solving the problems. Adjust the options to include any combination of Result, Change, or Start as the unknown quantity. Select the facts to practice.

Screenshots

SPELLING MAGIC 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 3.9 against Number Line Math K2's 1.0. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Number Line Math K2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Line Math K2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 3 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Number Line Math K2 every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SPELLING MAGIC 3 versus Number Line Math K2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPELLING MAGIC 3Number Line Math K2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRESCHOOL UNIVERSITYClassroom Focused Software

Customer experience

SPELLING MAGIC 3

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Number Line Math K2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SPELLING MAGIC 3

One-time1
  • Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
None

Number Line Math K2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPELLING MAGIC 3 free?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Line Math K2 free?
Number Line Math K2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Line Math K2?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. SPELLING MAGIC 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Number Line Math K2 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Line Math K2 have ads?
Neither SPELLING MAGIC 3 nor Number Line Math K2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPELLING MAGIC 3 or Number Line Math K2?
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, and Number Line Math K2 every 12 months. Most recently, SPELLING MAGIC 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Number Line Math K2 on November 1, 2026.

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